"The Popcorn" is a text-based adventure game where you play as a specialised doctor treating "Bizarre Illness": a condition that is uniquely connected to a patient's mental well-being. The entire story is your journey to cure the patient whose symptom involves popping popcorn from their head.
Throughout this heartfelt adventure, you'll gently peel back the layers of this unusual condition to explore the profound meaning behind the popcorn. Every decision of yours becomes a beacon of hope, which guides the patient towards diverse destinies. If you choose with compassion and care, your choices will touch the very core of their soul.
"Bắp Rang" là game phiêu lưu có giao diện văn bản mà bạn nhập vai một bác sĩ chuyên môn đang điều trị "Căn bệnh Kỳ lạ": một căn bệnh chỉ liên quan đến sức khỏe tâm thần của một bệnh nhân. Cả câu chuyện là hành trình của bạn nhằm chữa trị bệnh nhân có triệu chứng bắp rang nổ từ đầu của anh/cô ta.
Qua cuộc phiêu lưu chân thành này, bạn sẽ gọt nhẹ nhàng các lớp của căn bệnh hiếm này, nhằm khám phá ý nghĩa sâu xa của món bắp rang. Mọi quyết định của bạn trở thành ngọn hải đăng hy vọng hướng bệnh nhân đến đa dạng các vận mệnh. Nếu bạn chọn với lòng trắc ẩn và sự quan tâm, những lựa chọn của bạn sẽ chạm đến cốt lõi trong tâm hồn của anh/cô ta.
The PopcornThe wife sighed but eventually reassured her husband.
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["All right, get up now, kneeling like that looks embarrassed. It's sad to be separated from Duong, but imagine how his talent will flourish... Wouldn't that be more exciting? So, please promise me that you'll nurture him, don't suppress him. Can you promise me that?"(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes...I'm promise" The father replied (stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["You must remember to tell the truth to Duong as well. And I'm also very grateful to this doctor. Duong is very lucky to be treated by you."(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["That's nothing big, Duong is also very lucky to have a mother like you..."](stop:)]
(live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Ending 3]] ](stop:)]"Bizarre Illness" is the general term for diseases that exhibit strange phenomena on the human body (such as tails growing, ears blossoming into flowers, etc.) and are often not treatable by simple surgical procedures. These illnesses typically stem from psychological issues, stress, or pressure from the patients themselves, and can only be cured when the patients address and resolve the underlying mental health issues instead of avoiding them. This pharmacy will be a companion for those patients.
[[Go back->Background]]//One day ago//
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "How do you feel today, honey?"
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/067/438/537/small/huy-huyy-man-take-care-of-woman.jpg?1695363248">(stop:)]]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I feel much better, but I still feel a little bit of pain on my hip."(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Is that so?"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ //"Feel a pain on the hip?" Isn't it the mental sickness caused by Duong?//- You think.(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[The conversation is interrupted because it seems someone has shut the door to the intensive care room in the current moment.(stop:)]]
(live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s) [After seeing what happened, you decide:
[[Talk to Duong's parents]]
[[Tell the truth to Duong]](stop:)]]You handed the art supplies you bought to the boy and placed them on his hand.
(live:1s)[<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/675/963/small/huy-huyy-art-supplies.jpg?1698378465">(stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Just for today, you can draw anything you want, and I have a bunch of blank sheets at home."(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I... I don't feel interested in drawing anymore."(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["...huh?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["If I keep doodling, my mom will be sad, so I'll stop this treatment. Thank you, doctor, for helping me all this time. Maybe my illness will never be cured..."(stop:)]]
(live:16s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[[What if I told you there was a cure?]](stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["They know about my condition, but they don't care much, but I'm fine with it.".(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[?(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Not caring? This isn't just an illness, it's a strange magical phenomenon. Why can't they care about you?"
(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["My parents say I should quickly find a doctor to examine me because the end-of-term exam at school is coming up, and they are also busy with their daily work."(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [["Do you want to meet me at my clinic? I will definitely be able to help you with something. ]]"(stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[The boy says, "I- I feel like something just lit up in my head!"(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Have you realized it?"(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I don't know what this feeling is, but after eating that pile of popcorn again, my head feels really... creative! And the popcorn no longer explode from my head!"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[[Close your eyes and open your hands...]](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Huh? Okay..."(stop:)]]"For sure!"
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Alright, [[meet me at my clinic->discuss about the boy problem]] and we can talk more about this."(stop:)]](live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Oh, it looks like it got bigger, have you put a lot of popcorn in there?"(stop:)]]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes..."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Good job! Now eat it!"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Huh...?"(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["You heard me right, go ahead and eat all of that popcorn."
The boy didn't hesitate to take a handful of popcorn into his mouth.(stop:)]]
(live:14s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [["Do you feel any different?"]](stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ You're surprised, and your gasp is loud enough for the boy's parents to hear.](stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Who are you?" the father asks.](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I'm the doctor treating Duong's condition, your son." you respond.](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[At this moment, the father's face begins to pale, and his hands tremble.](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["So, is there a reason the doctor is here today looking for us?" the mother asks.](stop:)]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Tell the truth to Duong's mother about her husband's lies]]
[[For now, you keep it a secret and proceed to check Duong's health condition.]] (stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Could you tell me the real reason your wife was admitted to the hospital? What is the name of that illness?"(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["None of your bussiness!"(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[After saying that, the man led the boy out of the clinic, and from that day on, you never saw the boy again. You waited and waited for a message from him, but it seemed like he had been confined and had his phone confiscated by his father...
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/676/186/small/huy-huyy-not-seen-message.jpg?1698379639">(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Ending 1]] (stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["My parents are currently at a nearby room, but I think it will be okay if I go with you to get treatment for this illness."(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Are you not afraid of me? We've only just met, you know."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Afraid? Of course, I'm scared. But when I think about it, you're the only one in this hospital who noticed that something is not right with me, remember?(stop:)]] (live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[And you seem like you would understand this condition a lot, so I think I'll choose to trust you."(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Thank you, that means a lot to me. Soo..[[Do you want to meet me at my clinic?->"Do you want to meet me at my clinic? I will definitely be able to help you with something. ]].(stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "I am the father of the boy you are treating!"(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[//He looks very familiar, look like you met him before//(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
The man rushed towards us and scolded the boy angrily.
"I told you that you would keep your promise to me, didn't I? Your mother would be very sad if she knew."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Duong bowed his head, revealing a lifeless expression. Just a few seconds ago, he was joyful and excited, but now, hope had faded from his heart.](stop:)]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[["Hey man"]]
[[Keep silent]]
](stop:)](live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["So why does the popcorn shoot out? Why does it make you sad when it disappears? By answering these questions, you will find a way to treat yourself."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Alright, I will try..."(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n:"blur")+(t8n-time:1s)[And after the conversation, you can watch the boy leave with a sense of relief, but there's still [[something lingering]] in your mind.
](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You are a doctor specializing in treating (text-colour:cyan)[[[Bizarre Illness -> Bizarre Illness]]] by using (text-colour:cyan)[ [[Mysterious Tools->Mysterious Tool 0.1]] ] for the people in a pharmacy in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/748/small/huy-huyy-clinic.jpg?1698373796">](stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Your daily routine involves searching for patients who need your help. You are often present at nearby hospitals in the morning to monitor the conditions of those with bizarre illnesses. ](stop:)](live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You also strive to present yourself as a trustworthy figure who genuinely cares for the patients' well-being, rather than someone trying to sell traditional medicine or make a quick profit.](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
And today like every day, do you want to [[go to the hospital]]
Or [[stay in your pharmacy]]?](stop:)]You handed the art supplies you bought to the boy and placed them on his hand.
(live:1s)[<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/675/963/small/huy-huyy-art-supplies.jpg?1698378465">(stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Just for today, you can draw anything you want, and I have a bunch of blank sheets at home."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Really?"(stop:)]]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yup, you can keep drawing until your hands give up."(stop:)]]
(live:10s)["DUONG! WHAT IS THAT!?" - A man shouted from the front door]
(live:12s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[["Who is that?"]](stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You let Duong stay overnight, and you introduce him to a special treatment method: allowing him to draw once again.(stop:)]]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Tonight we're going to have a special treatment!"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["A special treatment?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["That's right."
[["Give me the bag with the popcorn I gave you the day before yesterday."]]
[["Close your eyes and open your hands."]]
(stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Looking at these two, they still shine like the day you bought them. Next, maybe you should [[brew a hot tea]] to enjoy the morning in Saigon.](stop:)].(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You open your professional toolkit, which contains various [[Mysterious Tools]] you use to treat your patients. Inside, you find two items covered in dust, so you decide to take them out to clean them thoroughly.](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[One is the surveillance eye, and the other is the past crane.
[[Wipe the dust off the surveillance eye->surEye]]
[[Wipe the dust off the past crane->pastCrane]]](stop:)][[Wipe the dust off the surveillance eye->surEye]]
[[Wipe the dust off the past crane->pastCrane]]
[[You are done cleaning ->Done]](css: "font-size: 300%")[Ending 1:''Pinocchio and Geppetto'' ]
You cannot save the boy and only make his father angrier.
[[Restart ->Title]](css: "font-size: 300%")[Ending 2:''Achilles'' ]
The boy accepts the pain and wants what's best for his mother.
[[Restart ->Title]](css: "font-size: 300%")[Ending 3:''Demeter and Persephone'' ]
You have indeed fulfilled your mission by uncovering the truth about Duong's father and his mother's true condition. However, there is something within Duong that remains incomplete. Despite hearing the truth, he still can't rediscover his passion and creativity. A part of him has died inside...
[[Restart ->Title]](css: "font-size: 300%")[Ending 4:''The Lotus-Eater'' ]
You decided to be not involved
[[Restart ->Title]](css: "font-size: 300%")[Ending 5:''Miracle'' ]
The boy is once again full of energy and enthusiasm, ready to embark on a new artistic journey. You leave him with The Mysterious Bag, now empty of popcorn but brimming with inspiration, knowing that he will continue to create and thrive.
With a sense of accomplishment, you and your trusty companions part ways with Duong, confident that he is on the path to rediscovering his true creative potential.
[[Restart ->Title]]On the next morning, you go to the hospital and stand in front of the intensive care unit. Just as you're about to enter, you overhear a conversation between the husband and wife.
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "How do you feel lately, honey?"
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/067/438/537/small/huy-huyy-man-take-care-of-woman.jpg?1695363248">(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Better than yesterday..." (stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Is that so?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["But I'm getting old, aren't I? I can't believe I ended up in the hospital because of a hip dislocation."(stop:)]]
(live:15s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:2s)[ [["HUHH??" I thought she a mental sickness because Duong was so absorbed in his artwork?]](stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You follow him and stop in front of the special care room, sneak a look inside, and you see the man standing next to a woman's hospital bed (possibly his wife). They appear to be in deep conversation, and you can sense a mixture of emotions in the room – concern, sadness, and perhaps a glimmer of joy.]
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/783/small/huy-huyy-man-take-care-of-woman.jpg?1698373972">(stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[At this point, you think that there's unlikely to be anything terrible happening, and your sixth sense might have been wrong. So, you decide to turn around and [[leave]].](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n:"blur")+(t8n-time:1s)[or [[stay a little longer]]?](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Under the pressure of your unexpected presence and the revelation about the mother's true illness, you decide to leave the room and not disclose anything to them at this moment.(stop:)]] (live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You want to learn more about Duong's condition and verify the information about his loss of passion.](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[After leaving the hospital, you decide to seek out Duong once again..(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[.(stop:)]]
(live:12s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[In the afternoon of the same day, you go looking for Duong but can't find him at the hospital or at home.](stop:)] (live:15s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[So you decide to walk along the nearby stream to search for him. Luckily, you come across Duong building a cardboard house nearby.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/775/small/huy-huyy-cardboard-house.jpg?1698373926">(stop:)]]
(live:18s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Hey kiddo, what are you doing?"
(stop:)]]
(live:20s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I'm building a house."
(stop:)]]
(live:22s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["A house? Didn't you already have a house?"(stop:)]]
(live:24s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Not anymore, today, I ran away from home"(stop:)]]
(live:27s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[So, do you want to tell me more about why you decided to leave home on your own?]]
[[Do you want to stay at my place overnight and return to your parents tomorrow morning?]] (stop:)]]You control The Past Crane to crash forcefully into the window, and you accidentally eavesdrop on the conversation between the boy and his father.
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Duong!"(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes dad..."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Did you do as your father said?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes..."."(stop:)]]
(live:14s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Very good, you know how to keep your promise, right? Dad is very proud of you."
(if: $meetTheparents)[
[[//Maybe I should rewind the timeline up to 1 day// ->The Crane crashes]]
[[//Maybe I should rewind the timeline up to 2 days// ->The Crane crashes]]
](else:)[
[[//Wait, the boy's father is the person I bumped into yesterday??!!//->The Crane crashes]]
]](stop:)]The next morning, Duong comes to the clinic.
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Did you call me?!"(stop:)]]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes, that's right! Today we're going to have a special treatment!"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["A special treatment?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["That's right."
[["Give me the bag with the popcorn I gave you the day before yesterday."]]
[["Close your eyes and open your hands."]]
(stop:)]](if: $trashInGarden > 0)[
You are in the garden, and there are still trash items scattered around.
(link: "Clear the water bucket")[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden - 1)
(set: $sweptTrash to $sweptTrash + 1)
(set: $score to $score + 10)
(go-to: "Garden 1")
]
(link: "Sweep the dried leaves")[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden - 1)
(set: $sweptTrash to $sweptTrash + 1)
(set: $score to $score + 10)
(go-to: "Garden 1")
]
(if: (either: true, false))[
(set: $score to $score + 20)
You found a hidden coin while sweeping!
]
](else:)[
(go-to: "Garden Ending")
](if: $trashInGarden > 0)[
You are in the garden, and there are still trash items scattered around.
(link: "Sweep by the flowerbed, again")[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden - 1)
(set: $sweptTrash to $sweptTrash + 1)
(set: $score to $score + 10)
(go-to: "Garden Ending")
]
(link: "Check under the tree, again")[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden - 1)
(set: $sweptTrash to $sweptTrash + 1)
(set: $score to $score + 10)
(go-to: "Garden Ending")
]
](else:)[
(go-to: "Garden Ending")
](if: $score >= 40)[
Congratulations! You did an amazing job cleaning the garden, and it's now a beautiful and tidy place.
](else:)[
You've made progress, but there is still some work left to do in the garden. Keep practicing!
]
Your final score: $score
(link: "Sweep again")[
(go-to: "Sweep the garden")
(set: $trashInGarden to 4)
(set: $sweptTrash to 0)
(set: $score to 0)
]
[[Double-check your equipment]]As you control The Past Crane to slowly descend through the smokestack, dust and black soot quickly fill your camera, and you unintentionally overhear the conversation between the boy and his father.
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Duong!"(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes dad..."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Did you do as your father said?"(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes..."."(stop:)]]
(live:12s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Very good, you know how to keep your promise, right? Dad is very proud of you."
(if: $meetTheparents)[
[[//Maybe I should rewind the timeline up to 1 or 2 days// ->Rewind]]
](else:)[
[[/Ugh, I can't see the father face!!!...well, there's nothing else to do but rewind the time//->Rewind 1]]
]](stop:)]After that, the man led the boy out of the clinic, and from that day on, you never saw the boy again. You waited and waited for a message from him, but it seemed like he had been confined and had his phone confiscated by his father...
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/676/186/small/huy-huyy-not-seen-message.jpg?1698379639">
[[Ending 1]]The Mysterious Tools are magical instruments specifically designed to treat Bizarre Illnesses.
[[Go back->Background]]"I have this one, it's quite nice, so I'll lend it to you.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/787/small/huy-huyy-mysterious-bag.jpg?1698373983">
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[This Mysterious bag is used to contain the bizarre manifestations of Bizarre Illness. By placing the popcorn inside it, you won't have to worry about it disappearing. But it's best not to eat the popcorn inside, okay?"(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Really?"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yup"(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Advice him more]](stop:)]]"This one, it's quite nice, so I'll lend it to you.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/787/small/huy-huyy-mysterious-bag.jpg?1698373983">
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[This Mysterious bag is used to contain the bizarre manifestations of Bizarre Illness. This is just a temporary solution, but it will help you to some extent in the future by placing the popcorn inside it."(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Really?"(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yup"(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Advice him more]](stop:)]]The Mysterious Tools are magical instruments specifically designed to treat Bizarre Illnesses.
[[Go back->Double-check your equipment]]You decide not to get involved in any medical case today and head home to rest and rejuvenate.
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Ending 4]] (stop:)]](text-colour:red)[//Stop fooling around and get moving, there's a patient in need of your help!//]
[[Yes, it is]]Ignoring the fact that the boy noticed you in this situation, you feel your body getting considerably heavier, a force pushing you down towards the floor. This is one of the signs of someone being afflicted with a Bizarre Illness, and there's no one else but the boy in front of you. Without much hesitation, you immediately [[inquire ->strike up a conversation]] about the boy's condition.
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ or [[Nah, I'm out of this]]](stop:)]
(set:$meetTheparents to true)//Three days ago//
(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Is Mom unconscious? Let's go visit her at the hospital!"(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Dương, you can't see her now."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Please calm down and listen to Dad. Mom went to the hospital because she's in pain, and it's because you're always drawing random things instead of studying. That's why Mom was sad..."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["W-what...?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "But Mom couldn't say that, so she kept her sadness inside. So, Duong, can you promise Dad one thing?"(stop:)]]
(live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Promise?"(stop:)]]
(live:15)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "From now on, stop playing around and focus on your studies, so you can take over the company from me in the future."(stop:)]]
(live:17s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Yes, I promise..."(stop:)]]
(live:19s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[[That seems difficult for the boy. Maybe I should meet with his father in person and have a conversation with him.->Face to face]](stop:)]]//Three days ago//
(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Is Mom unconscious? Let's go visit her at the hospital!"(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Dương, you can't see her now."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Please calm down and listen to Dad. Mom went to the hospital because she's in pain, and it's because you're always drawing random things instead of studying. That's why Mom was sad..."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["W-what...?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "But Mom couldn't say that, so she kept her sadness inside. So, Dương, can you promise Dad one thing?"(stop:)]]
(live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Promise?"(stop:)]]
(live:15)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "From now on, stop playing around and focus on your studies, so you can take over the company from me in the future."(stop:)]]
(live:17s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Yes, I promise..."(stop:)]]
(live:19s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[That seems difficult for the boy. Maybe I should ask the boy to continue coming to the clinic for further treatment.->Further treatment]](stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Well, I actually felt really stifled in my own house. Everything I was doing just felt mundane, my creative pursuits didn't feel the same anymore, and my imagination seemed to be restricted.(stop:)]] (live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[It's like my mind was being weighed down by some kind of pressure."(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[...](stop:)]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["These popcorn kernels falling out are like my creative ideas, and when they fall, I feel sad and trapped deep inside.(stop:)] (live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[So, I forced the Mysterious Bag, where I keep the popcorn, along with the balloon, and let it float into the sky. It's like a way to free myself; I've really given up."](stop:)]
(live:16s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[After saying that, the boy immediately faints in your arms.](stop:)]
(live:18s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Hey, hey, hey kid, don't joking..] ](stop:)](live:20s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Wake up!...].(live:23s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Please, please, please, wake up!] ](stop:)]
(live:25s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[[Take the boy to your home and call his father->Take care of the boy and call his father.]]
[[Tkae the boy to the hospital and call his father->Take care of the boy and call his father.]] ](stop:)]"Recently, the popcorn started popping and then disappeared into thin air, so I've been quite upset."
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Upset?"(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["That's right, it shoots out and then disappears, so I feel really sad."
(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["So, the popcorns shooting out and feeling sad when they disappear is bothering you, right?"(stop:)]]
(live:12s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Uhm"(stop:)]]
(live:14s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[[[Give him a Mysterious Tool->Mysterious Tool 1]](stop:)]]"Exactly, I also came to check on my mom's condition."
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["What's wrong with your mom?"(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["My dad said it's because I kept drawing things he thought were nonsense, which made my mom sad and led to her being hospitalized.(stop:)]] (live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Since then, I haven't been allowed to draw or mention anything related to art in front of my family anymore."(stop:)]]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I see, I'm sorry for your mom situation but I have one thing you may need right now."
[[Give him a Mysterious Tool->Mysterious Tool 2]]
(stop:)]](if: $trashInGarden > 0)[
You are in the garden, and there are still trash items scattered around.
(link: "Sweep by the flowerbed")[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden - 1)
(set: $sweptTrash to $sweptTrash + 1)
(set: $score to $score + 10)
(go-to: "Garden")
]
(link: "Check under the tree")[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden - 1)
(set: $sweptTrash to $sweptTrash + 1)
(set: $score to $score + 10)
(go-to: "Garden")
]
(if: (either: true, false))[
(set: $trashInGarden to $trashInGarden + 1)
(set: $score to $score - 5)
A gust of wind blew in more trash!
]
](else:)[
(go-to: "Garden Ending")
](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[As Duong slowly regains consciousness, he is met with his father's tearful embrace and heartfelt apologies.(stop:)]] (live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[His father explains how much he and his mother love him, and how proud they are of his creativity and imagination.](stop:)] (live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[He promises to support Duong in pursuing his passions and dreams, emphasizing that their family will always be there for him.](stop:)]
(live:10s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Knowing the truth, Duong is incredibly relieved, but he admits that he still feels like his creativity has been lost.](stop:)] (live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[He shares that he struggles to imagine or come up with new ideas in his mind.](stop:)] (live:16s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Despite the love and support from his parents, Duong is grappling with a creative block that seems to have taken hold of him.](stop:)]
(live:19s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You suddenly remember that the boy mentioned tying the Mysterious Bag to a balloon and releasing it somewhere.]](stop:)
(live:22s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You use [[The Surveillance Eye->The Surveillance Eye 1]] and coordinate with The Past Crane to track down the whereabouts of The Mysterious Bag, and fortunately, you locate it. When you approach the boy, you instruct him to eat all of the popcorn in the bag.]](stop:)
(live:28s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
As the boy opens The Mysterious Bag and starts eating the popcorn, something magical begins to happen. With every bite, he feels a spark of creativity returning to him. The popcorn seems to rekindle his imagination, and his eyes light up with excitement as he recalls the joy of his artistic endeavors.]](stop:)
(live:35s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
The more he eats, the more ideas start flooding his mind. He starts talking animatedly about the stories he wants to draw, the colors he wants to use, and the characters he envisions. It's as if the popcorn has unlocked a treasure trove of creativity that was buried deep within him.]](stop:)
(live:39s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Ending 5]] ]](stop:)In the afternoon of the same day, you visit the hospital and stand outside Duong's parents' intensive care room.
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s) [Duong's father notices your presence.](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ "Who are you?" the father asks.(stop:)]]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I'm the doctor treating Duong's condition, your son." you respond.(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[At this moment, the father's face begins to pale, and his hands tremble.(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["So, is there a reason the doctor is here today looking for us?" the mother asks. (stop:)]]
(live:13s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Tell the truth to Duong's mother about her husband's lies]] (stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[In the afternoon of the same day, you go looking for Duong but can't find him at the hospital or at home.](stop:)] (live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[So you decide to walk along the nearby stream to search for him. Luckily, you come across Duong building a cardboard house nearby.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/067/439/172/small/huy-huyy-cardboard-house.jpg?1695365307">(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Hey kiddo, what are you doing?"
(stop:)]]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["I'm building a house."
(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["A house? Didn't you already have a house?"(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Not anymore, today, I ran away from home"(stop:)]]
(live:15s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[So, do you want to tell me more about why you decided to leave home on your own?]]
[[Do you want to stay at my place overnight and return to your parents tomorrow morning?]] (stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["What's this all about? So Duong thought it was him that was why I was stayed in the hospital?" the mother says, her anger apparent, while the father looks equally upset."(stop:)]]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Yes..." The father replied sadly(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)"Why would you lie to your son like that?"(stop:)]]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["It's... it's because I don't want to be separated from Duong. He's so talented and his art is amazing, he's bound to be introduced to study abroad, become famous, and live there. If that happens, I won't be able to see him anymore, and I can't bear that thought. So, I took advantage of your hospitalization to ensure that Duong can stay with me forever."
He was telling the truth while lowering himself and crying, begging his wife for forgiveness.
(stop:)]]
(live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s[ [[ "So shameful..." ]]] (stop:)]"//Error 404@eresqsgjiqwdaiekca//"
(live:1s) [The Crane makes a strange sound and you must control it to your clinic before it crashes somewhere along the way.]
(live:4s) [After seeing what happened, you decide:
[[Wait for The Past Crane to recharge its energy so you can rewind 1 to 2 days back.->Rewind]]
[[Confront the boy's father at the hospital in person->Face to face]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[The Past Crane is a tool that allows you to monitor events from the past. You use it much like you would control a drone, where you(text-colour:yellow)[ navigate The Past Crane in the present, but what appears on the screen are events that occurred in the past.] You can adjust the date and month as needed
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/801/small/huy-huyy-the-past-crane.jpg?1698374044">
[[Go back ->something lingering]]
](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[The surveillance eye is a Mysterious Tool that you (text-colour:yellow)[use to monitor patients after they leave your clinic], and although it may sound peculiar and somewhat voyeuristic, it's the best way for you to (text-colour:yellow)[observe their symptoms, causes, and daily lifestyles.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/067/439/105/small/huy-huyy-the-sur-eye.jpg?1695365014">]](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You clean it thoroughly, and it shines as if it were brand new, just like the day you bought it](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Put it in the toolkit->Take care of the boy and call his father.]]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You control The Past Crane to follow the route the boy took last night and eventually locate the boy's house. Entering the boy's house is quite challenging, as the front door is currently locked.(stop:)]]
(live:4s)[<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/799/small/huy-huyy-the-boys-home.jpg?1698374034">(stop:)]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[What should you do?
[[Forcefully crash into the glass window]] (Will deplete The Past Crane's energy)
[[Go through the house's chimney]] (Dust might obstruct the camera and impede visibility)(stop:)]](live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[You control The Past Crane enters the hospital and overhears the conversation between the boy's parents 1 day ago-> Rewind 2]]
]](stop:)(set: _textStyle to (text-size: 3)+(text-style: "bold"))
(live:1s)+(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[_textStyle[Popcorn](stop:)]
(live:1.5s)+(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[[[Start->Background]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Ouch"](stop:)]
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You accidentally bumped into the shoulder of a middle-aged man.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/794/small/huy-huyy-shoulder-bump.jpg?1698374010">](stop:)]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[He didn't look like he was making a big deal out of it, so you just apologized briefly and continued.](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Then you see a boy stepping out of the restroom. While this might seem ordinary, you sense a heavy, oppressive atmosphere, a gravity that seems to press your body down to the floor. ](stop:)](live:11s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You feel slightly short of breath, but you're sure that this boy has a Bizarre Illness. You decide to approach him and [[strike up a conversation]].]
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/792/small/huy-huyy-oh-crap.jpg?1698373998">(stop:)]
(live:15s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Nah, I'm out of this]]](stop:)]
(set:$meetTheparents to false)(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Ouch"](stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You accidentally bumped into the shoulder of a middle-aged man. Before you could even apologize, he hurriedly walked away towards an intensive care room.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/794/small/huy-huyy-shoulder-bump.jpg?1698374010">](stop:)]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Your sixth sense tells you that you should follow this man, partly to apologize and partly to find out the suspicious reason behind his haste.](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[[Follow him]]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["It doesn't matter anymore because if the cure involves returning to drawing and creative art like this, it will only hurt my mother more. So, I have decided to decline. I hope you can understand."(stop:)]]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Ending 2]](stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["So kid, what's your problem-".(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[*Pop*
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/797/small/huy-huyy-strike-up-conversation.jpg?1698374021">(stop:)]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Before you can finish your sentence, a popcorn suddenly shoots out from the top of his head.(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["This is..."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["It's popcorn!" The boy says, "Popcorn is a lot like the brain, isn't it? Every time I think like that, a piece of popcorn shoots out of my head!"(stop:)]]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Alright, let's [[go inside->discuss about the boy problem]] and we can talk more about this."(stop:)]](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You sit back and enjoy your morning tea while watching the birds soar through the sky. Suddenly, your body feels like it's being weighed down, your feet press firmly against the floor, and your chest tightens. You know these are the signs that someone with a Bizarre Illness is nearby.](stop:)]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Darn it, where is that guy? Is he at the [[front door]] of the clinic?"](stop:)]The boy introduces his name is Duong.
You and the boy sit facing each other, so you better start with some questions
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[[So, when did the popcorn start popping out?]]
[[So, you came to the hospital today to get this condition checked, right?]](stop:)]]You rush to the front door, panting heavily as you run.
When you arrive at the front door, you see a boy standing there, waiting.
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Is this the special clinic for treating bizarre illnesses? I was referred here by the hospital." He says
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/067/438/672/small/huy-huyy-oh-crap.jpg?1695363660">
"[[Yes, it is]]"
"[[Nope. the pharmarcy is closed today]]"](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You've arrived at the hospital, and the familiar strong smell of alcohol is in the air, just as it is every day.](stop:)] (live:3s) [(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[There seem to be fewer patients than usual, and it's possible you won't find any new patients today. However, you must still be present in case there's someone in need of your assistance.](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You have reached the end of the hallway.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/780/small/huy-huyy-hospital-corridor.jpg?1698373943">](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[
[[Turn left]]
[[Turn right]]
](stop:)]You decide not to stick your nose into their business and go look for another patient who really needs help.
Go another route
(click: "Go another route")[(go-to: "Turn left")(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[The Past Crane is a tool that allows you to monitor events from the past. You use it much like you would control a drone, where you(text-colour:yellow)[ navigate The Past Crane in the present, but what appears on the screen are events that occurred in the past.] You can adjust the date and month as needed.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/801/small/huy-huyy-the-past-crane.jpg?1698374044">](stop:)].
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You clean it thoroughly, and it shines as if it were brand new, just like the day you bought it](stop:)].
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[[[Put it in the toolkit->Double-check your equipment 1]]](stop:)].(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[It's like popcorn kernels, when heated, the water inside them boils and expands, and when it can't take the pressure anymore, the outer shell bursts.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/782/small/huy-huyy-lingering.jpg?1698373956">](stop:)]
(live:3.5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[A similar phenomenon is happening inside the boy's head, an unbearable pressure, stress has caused //something// to swell up and turn it into popcorn.](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[Darn it, looking back, I really don't know what that "something" is or "something" might be his creativity that his parents suppressed to the point where it disappeared . I should have asked him more questions. Well, I'll wait until [[tomorrow]], and then I'll use [(text-colour:cyan)[[The Past Crane]]] to see what's going on with him. For now, it's best to go to sleep. ](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You decide to stay a little longer to see if you can discover anything new...(stop:)]]
(live:2s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:3s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[.](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[Two minutes pass, but all you observe is the man feeding the woman, and people around starting to cast suspicious glances your way.](stop:)]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n:"blur")+(t8n-time:1s)[//This is getting annoying, maybe I should [[leave]]?//](stop:)]
(live:12s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Just as you're about to leave to avoid a potentially awkward situation, a boy suddenly appears in front of you.
"I saw you standing in front of my parents' room for quite some time," he says.
<img src="https://cdna.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/792/small/huy-huyy-oh-crap.jpg?1698373998">
[[Oh crap..]]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Today, like any other day, your clinic remains deserted, with no patients in sight. However, you've grown accustomed to this routine. In times like these, what should you do?
[[Sweep the garden]]
[[Double-check your equipment]](stop:)]]
(set: $trashInGarden to 4)
(set: $sweptTrash to 0)
(set: $score to 0)(live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["Hey kid, has anything strange been happening to your body lately—"(stop:)]]
(live:3s)[*Pop*
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/797/small/huy-huyy-strike-up-conversation.jpg?1698374021">(stop:)]
(live:4s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[Before you can finish your sentence, a popcorn suddenly shoots out from the top of his head.(stop:)]]
(live:6s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["This is..."(stop:)]]
(live:8s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)["It's popcorn!" The boy says, "Popcorn is a lot like the brain, isn't it? Every time I think like that, a piece of popcorn shoots out of my head!"
(if: $meetTheparents)[
[["Did your parents know about this?"]]
](else:)[
[["Where is your parents? Is it okay if I want to examine you?"]]
]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[The surveillance eye is a Mysterious Tool that you (text-colour:yellow)[use to monitor patients after they leave your clinic], and although it may sound peculiar and somewhat voyeuristic, it's the best way for you to (text-colour:yellow)[observe their symptoms, causes, and daily lifestyles.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/068/674/803/small/huy-huyy-the-sur-eye.jpg?1698374058">]](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[You clean it thoroughly, and it shines as if it were brand new, just like the day you bought it](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[ [[Put it in the toolkit->Double-check your equipment 1]]](stop:)](live:1s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[You wake up the next morning feeling full of energy. Without hesitation, you immediately use The Past Crane to track the boy's journey from yesterday.
<img src="https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/067/439/073/small/huy-huyy-the-past-crane.jpg?1695364919">](stop:)]
(live:5s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[After a while of installing a few things on The Crane, you can start controlling it.](stop:)]
(live:7s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[You must choose 1 of 2 places to track the boy because The Crane's energy is limited. ](stop:)]
(live:9s)[(t8n:"dissolve")[Choose your route:
[[The hospital]]
[[The boy's home]]](stop:)]
